Investment In Real Estate Joint Ventures And Partnerships (Schedule Of Combined Condensed Balance Sheets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
ASSETS
Property	$ 1,198,271	$ 1,196,770
Accumulated depreciation	(268,520)	(261,392)
Property, net	929,751	935,378
Other assets, net	114,829	114,554
Total Assets	1,044,580	1,049,932
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Debt, net (primarily mortgages payable)	300,251	301,480
Amounts payable to Weingarten Realty Investors and Affiliates	12,293	12,585
Other liabilities, net	23,580	24,902
Total Liabilities	336,124	338,967
Equity	708,456	710,965
Total Liabilities and Equity	$ 1,044,580	$ 1,049,932